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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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